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Vehicle Recycling Manual

A Guide for Vehicle Recyclers

Department of EcologyHazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program

October, 1997Publication No. 97-433

printed on recycled paper

The Department of Ecology�s mission is simple: To protect, preserve and enhance Washington�senvironment. These are responsibilities of great magnitude and we need your help. Consider how yourdaily actions affect the environment and take an active interest in pollution prevention.

This booklet, put together cooperatively with the Department of Ecology and the AutomotiveRecyclers of Washington, briefly identifies areas of interest to your industry and provides some helpfulinformation on how to reduce and manage waste at the source.

This booklet is not intended to be a substitute for the state�s �Dangerous Waste Regulations.� For�up to date� information regarding specific or regulatory questions, your nearest Ecology regional officehas specialists in the following programs: hazardous waste, solid waste, water quality and air quality.We are here to help!

✔ On-Site Technical Assistance✔ Information and Referral Hotline✔ Resource Center✔ Workshops and Seminars✔ Materials Exchange Information

Contact the Department of Ecology at the phone number shown on the map below.

(509) 456-2926(509) 575-2490

(425) 649-7000

(360) 407-6300

AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLERS of WASHINGTON1233 S Director St

Seattle, Washington 98108206-767-3149 / Fax 206-767-3291

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program 1

Introduction

Approximately 275 million tons ofhazardous waste are generated each year inthe United States. That is enough to fill theLouisiana Super Dome 7 times each year.That equates to about one ton of hazardouswaste for every American man, woman, andchild. Manufacturing even a simple productproduces hazardous waste. For example, themanufacture of a tennis ball creates 50different hazardous waste streams, stainresistant carpet creates 118 different wastestreams, and a large car (fully loaded, ofcourse) creates eight 55-gallon drums ofhazardous waste during manufacturing!These wastes can pollute groundwater,rivers, lakes, aquifers, air, and the soil thatwe grow our food in and live on. It onlytakes one gallon of used oil to pollute onemillion gallons of drinking water.

Ever since vehicles were first manufac-tured in the early 1900s, they have beenreused and recycled. The recycling system isheavily dependent on vehicle recyclers.When an automobile is no longer usable, itgenerally ends up in the hands of a recycler.The United States vehicle recycling andshredding industry is a multi-billion dollar ayear business. Vehicle recyclers play avaluable role by rebuilding, recovering, andreselling usable parts from worn out ordamaged vehicles, as well as recyclingmaterials that cannot be used in their presentform. They make it easy for consumers tofind clean, used parts for all types of ve-hicles. Even though generation of wastes aresome times unavoidable, vehicle recyclersimprove the quality of our environmentthrough good waste management practices.

Waste reduction and pollution preven-tion practices can benefit the vehicle recyclingindustry in many ways, including:

● A healthier, safer work environment foryou and your employees generatingpossible dollar savings in medicalinsurance, fewer sick days, and increasedproduction.

● Protection of yourself and others fromserious injury or illnesses.

● Avoidance of long-term liability con-cerns. Remember, you are legally andfinancially responsible for the properhandling of your wastes.

● Maintaining the ability to get insurance orbank loans.

● Minimizing the chances of not being ableto sell your property due to contaminationproblems.

● Substantial monetary savings on hazard-ous waste management costs.

● Avoiding costly waste transportation anddisposal costs.

● Reducing regulatory requirements.● Reducing operation costs by using less

raw or new materials.● Saving money when you buy and use

only what you need.● Thinking of everything as a product.

Selling or exchanging surplus materialswith other businesses may produceadditional income for your business.

● Creating a great marketing and publicrelations tool. Tell everyone that yourbusiness is environmentally responsible!

2 A Guide for Vehicle Recyclers

You Auto Recycle!

Here are the facts:● Approximately 10 million vehicles are

recycled annually.● At least 95% of all cars scrapped in the

United States are collected for reuse andrecycling.

● Cars are the number 1 recycled product inthe United States.

● 75% of the material in a vehicle iscurrently recycled, as opposed to about61% of aluminum cans.

● Vehicle recycling generates approxi-mately 12 million tons of recycled steelevery year in the United States. That is37% of all ferrous scrap to the scrapprocessing industry generating an energysavings of approximately 74%� enoughenergy to power 18 million householdsfor one year.

● Recycling saves an estimated 85 millionbarrels of oil that would otherwise beused to manufacture new replacementparts.

● Recycling one car conserves 2,500pounds of iron ore, 1,000 pounds of coaland 40 pounds of limestone.

● Recycling steel reduces air pollution by86%, water use by 40%, water pollutionby 97% and mining wastes by 97%.

Everyone has a vested interest invehicle recycling. Using recycled materials inthe manufacture of new vehicles can reducecosts for both automakers and consumerswhile conserving valuable natural resources.

What Happens Whenthe Vehicle Gets to theYard?

All businesses are different�some arelarger than others, some perform tasks thatothers do not. The following list offers somehelpful best management practices for anysize vehicle recycler.

Incoming cars4 Inspect incoming vehicles for leaks in

engines, radiators, transmissions, differ-entials, fuel tanks and damaged areas.

4 Place drip pans under leaks to collect allfluids.

4 Remove fuel, refrigerants, and battery assoon as possible.

4 Drain all fluids from vehicles over aconcrete drip pad before crushing orstoring on bare ground. This includesfluids in: engines, radiators, transmis-sions, heater cores, brake lines, differen-tials, all lines and hoses, fuel tanks, airconditioning units and window washingfluid tanks. Remove and capture refriger-ants.

4 Remove used engines through the hood.Do not tip vehicles on their sides. Thisallows fluids to run out and spill on theground.


Waste Reduction - A Good StartWaste is defined as any material you

intend to discard. Waste is consideredyours if your actions or business operationscause clean material to become contami-nated and unusable for its intended, origi-nal purpose. If waste is on your property(even if someone else dumped it there orleft it behind) you are responsible for it.The greatest economic and environmentalbenefits come from avoiding the generationof waste in the first place.

Material is considered a waste untilrecycling makes it usable again. Recyclingis better than disposal, but is still lessbeneficial than waste reduction. Theseideas should help to reduce waste, free uplabor, and may provide you payback oninvestments.To begin4 Take a walk through your business and

look at all the processes that usechemicals or generate solid, liquid orair wastes.

4 Do not let yourself get overwhelmed!Make small incremental changes.

4 Ask yourself if there is a way you canchange a process so that it does notproduce a waste or if you can lower thetoxicity of the products you use.

Substitute a less toxic raw material4 Switch to non-chlorinated compounds

or a cabinet parts washer for partscleaning.

4 Always ask for a material safety datasheet before ordering any new product.Biodegradable does not necessarilymean environmentally safe, or that theproduct is exempt from regulations.Safe products that become mixed withhazardous substances may need to behandled as hazardous waste. CallEcology for help if you are unsure.

Use good operating practices4 Do not let liquids evaporate; maintain

equipment to prevent leaks and spills;monitor usage.

4 Maintain equipment and use drip pansto minimize the use of any absorbents.If you must use absorbents, considerreusable or combustible materials.

4 LABEL everything (including smallspray bottles) to avoid cross contami-nation. This will facilitate recycling.

4 Keep all chemicals in closed, coveredor sealed containers.

4 Always use funnels or pumps whentransferring or dispensing chemicals.

4 Place a platform or step next to storagedrums so employees do not have to liftdrain pans above their waists.

4 Seal floor drains. Do not dischargeprocessed waste water to the ground,dry wells or septic systems.

Recycle wastes and waste water whichyou cannot reduce.4 Consider putting dirty floor washing

water into your spray cabinet insteadof down the drain.


Used oils include but are not limited to thefollowing:

Motor oilTransmission fluidLubricating oilGear oilCutting oilHydraulic oilDifferential oilPower-steering fluidTransaxle fluid

4 Store used oil in a leak-proof and closedcontainer.

4 Do not accidentally contaminate yourused oil with even small amounts ofbrake cleaner, carb cleaner, or solvents.Even small amounts of chlorinatedsolvents turn recyclable used oil intodangerous waste. Purchase and use non-chlorinated aerosol solvents.

4 Drain and collect all oils on a coveredand curbed, impermeable concrete areaaway from any drains.

4 Used oils can be mixed together andstored in the same container. However,check with your oil disposal company orDepartment of Ecology (Ecology) beforemixing any wastes together in the samedrum. In addition, burning mixed usedoils of significantly different viscositieshas been reported to cause oil heater feedlines to clog.

4 Label properly. �Used Oil Only�4 Regularly check all used oil storage

containers.4 Used oil may be recycled by:

Recovery and re-refining by an oil hauleror fuel marketer or, burning in anapproved on-site heating unit or sent offsite to be burned for energy recovery.Check with Ecology for requirements.

4 Do not mix antifreeze, solvents, gasoline,degreasers, paint or anything else withused oil.

4 Do not mix brake fluid with used oil.Collect and dispose of separately.

The following types of wastes may beproduced by the vehicle recycling industryduring dismantling or disassembly:

Possible Hazardous Wastesñ Used Oilñ Used Oil Burned in Space Heatersñ Used Oil Filtersñ Transmission Fluidñ Transmission Filtersñ Brake Fluidñ Antifreezeñ Refrigerant (CFCs)ñ Fuel and Fuel Filtersñ Lead-acid Batteriesñ Lead Partsñ Mercury Switchesñ Waste Waterñ Sump Sludgesñ Air Emissionsñ Spray Cansñ Windshield Washer Fluidñ Air Bagsñ Auto Fluffñ Shop Towelsñ Auto Body Shop Wasteñ Asbestosñ Contaminated Soil

Non-hazardous Wastesñ Dustñ Tiresñ Plasticsñ Glassñ Empty Containers

Used oilsUsed oil is defined as any oil that has

been refined from crude oil that has beenused and as a result of such use is contami-nated by physical or chemical impurities. Donot accidentally contaminate your used oilwith even small amounts of brake cleaner,carb cleaner, or other wastes. This could turnyour used oil into hazardous wastes.


Transmission FluidTransmission fluid is not regulated as a

hazardous waste unless it is not recycled or ithas been mixed or contaminated withhazardous wastes such as solvents, brakecleaner or carb cleaner.4 Do manage transmission fluids like you

manage used oil.4 Do not dispose of transmission fluid in a

storm drain, septic tank, dry well, sewersystem or dumpster.

Transmission FiltersTransmission filters should be handled

like used oil filters. This means that transmis-sion filters are exempt from state hazardouswaste requirements if they are recycled orproperly disposed of in a landfill or hazard-ous waste facility.4 Remove fluid by draining for 24 hours.4 Keep drained filters in a container

marked �Used Transmission FiltersOnly.�

4 Put oil drained from filters in your �UsedOil Only� container.

4 Do not put undrained filters in thedumpster.

Brake FluidShops occasionally deal with small

amounts of brake fluid. Because brake fluidis not crude-based, it shouldn�t be treated asused oil. Brake fluid itself is typicallyhazardous, due to toxicity. Brake fluid alsobecomes hazardous when it gets contami-nated with chlorinated solvents from spraycan brake cleaner.4 Collect brake fluid in a separate, marked,

closed container.4 Look for a waste hauler that will recycle

used brake fluid.4 Do not put brake fluid down any drain or

on the ground.

Used Oil Burned in Space HeatersDo not burn oil for disposal, this is

illegal. Burn oil for heating only.The kinds of used oils that may be

burned in space heaters are:1.) Any used oil from do-it-yourself oil

changers who generate used oil as ahousehold waste,

2.) On-specification oil from any source,(see criteria below)

3.) Off-specification used oil provided thatthe heater burns only used oil that theowner or operator generates, the heateris designed for a maximum capacity ofnot more than 0.5 million BTU per hourand the combustion gases from theheater are vented to the outside.

If your business burns used oil forenergy recovery, check with your state orlocal air quality division to inquire about airquality requirements, and check with statebuilding code personnel to inquire aboutbuilding codes for the installation and use ofthe burner.

On-specification oil means the usedoil meets the following specifications:♦ Flash point 100 degrees Fahrenheit

minimum♦ Arsenic 5 parts per million (ppm)

maximum♦ Cadmium 2 ppm maximum♦ Chromium 10 ppm maximum♦ Lead 100 ppm maximum♦ Total halogens 4000 ppm maximum♦ PCB 2 ppm maximum

Off-specification oil is any oil thatexceeds one of the maximum concentrationslisted above.

Used Oil FiltersUsed oil filters, except those from

heavy trucks are exempted from state andfederal hazardous waste requirements. Usedoil filters should be punctured and drainedfor 24 hours, then crushed and kept in aseparate container.4 Keep drained filters in a separate

container marked �Used Oil FiltersONLY�.

4 Recycle used oil filters that have beendrained and crushed.

4 Put oil drained from filters into your�Used Oil Only� container.


AntifreezeAntifreeze is commonly made up of

ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, or anotherchemical that will transfer heat from avehicle engine to its radiator. Antifreeze oftenbecomes contaminated with traces of fuel,metal particles and grit. Some recent toxicitycharacteristic tests have shown lead, benzene,and other contaminants present at levelswhich make antifreeze a hazardous waste.Still bottoms, antifreeze filters or solidsshould also be handled as hazardous waste.

Flushing wastes are not considered thesame as antifreeze and are not typicallyhazardous if generated through simple waterrinsing with a hose. Reusable or recycledantifreeze can be used in facility vehicles,sold or given away. Fact sheets on antifreezemanagement are available by request fromEcology.4 Drain antifreeze from radiators and

heater cores as soon as possible.4 Determine if the antifreeze is reusable or

waste fluid.4 Store antifreeze in closed containers on

an impermeable concrete surface withspill controls. Consider keeping anti-freeze in two separate, closed containers:one for antifreeze that cannot be reusedmarked �WASTE ANTIFREEZEONLY,� and one marked �USABLEANTIFREEZE ONLY.�

4 Recycle by reuse, distillation, filtrationor ion exchange. Recycling can be doneon-site or off-site by a antifreeze recy-cling service.

4 Do not mix waste antifreeze with anyother waste.

4 Do not dispose of antifreeze down stormdrains, in septic tanks, dry wells, sewersystems or on bare ground.

Refrigerant (CFCs)One of the single largest users of

refrigerant chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, isautomotive air conditioning. It accounts forover 20% of all the CFCs used in thiscountry. CFCs refer to the Freon, R-12 andR-134a used in air conditioning units. Theyare a family of chemicals that are stable,nonflammable and noncorrosive. If releasedinto the air, CFCs drift into the upper atmo-sphere and destroy the ozone layer thatprotects the Earth from harmful ultravioletradiation.

It is illegal to vent CFCs into theenvironment. This includes Freon, R-12 andR-134a that is being reclaimed or recycled.Spent CFCs not reclaimed or recycled andCFCs used as solvents are considereddangerous waste.

CFCs are processed by using one ofthese methods:

Recovery�removing refrigerant fromair conditioning units and storing it in acontainer without testing or processing it or

Reclaiming�processing refrigerant,usually by distillation, until it meets resalespecifications.4 Have certified technicians remove

refrigerants from all vehicles using EPAapproved recovery equipment.

4 Verify that all vehicles entering thefacility without refigerant have had therefrigerant removed using the propermethods.

4 Store refrigerant in tanks that meetfederal Department of Transportation(DOT) or Underwriters Laboratory (UL)standards.

4 Sell refrigerant only to certified techni-cians or certified reclaiming facilitieswho will reclaim it to its original purityspecifications.

4 Reuse refrigerant only in vehicle airconditioning units owned by yourfacility.

4 Dispose of filters from CFC recapture ashazardous waste.

Fuel and Fuel Filters4 Remove fuel tanks as soon as possible

after the vehicle enters the facility.4 Determine if fuel is reusable or waste

fuel.4 Label containers clearly. �Reusable

Fuel� or �Waste Fuel.�4 Store waste fuel in closed, leak-proof

containers.4 Reusable fuel may be used in facility or

employee vehicles.4 Do not mix fuel with any other waste

streams.4 Drain excess fuel from filters into a

proper fuel container.4 Accumulate used fuel filters in a sepa-

rate, fireproof container marked �UsedFuel Filters Only.�


4 Fuel filters should be handled as hazard-ous waste and disposed of accordingly.Some landfills will take used fuel filtersif they are punctured and drained for 24hours. Check with your local landfill forinformation.

Lead-Acid BatteriesSpent lead-acid batteries contain lead

and corrosive acids which are consideredhazardous waste if they are not recycled orreturned to a battery manufacturer.4 Test batteries to determine usability or

resale quality.4 If spent, remove lead cable ends from

batteries and store lead parts in a coveredcontainer that is strong enough to holdthe weight of the lead.

4 Leave lead battery cable ends attached toscrap batteries for recycling.

4 Place cracked or leaking batteries in aclosed leak-proof storage container or ona curbed, impermeable asphalt surfacewith spill controls. Battery acid candegrade concrete.

4 Store batteries indoors. If stored out-doors, the area should be covered to keeprainwater from collecting and causingrunoff. Protect batteries from freezing.

Lead PartsLead is a well known toxic substance.

The amount of lead found in a single BB orshotgun pellet is enough to contaminate anentire truckload of auto fluff, making ithazardous waste and requiring costly dis-posal.4 Remove lead tire weights and battery

cable ends before crushing vehicles.Battery cable ends may be left on usablebatteries and recycled along with thebatteries.

4 Remove other known sources of leadfrom vehicles when practical.

4 Store lead parts in a covered containerthat is strong enough to hold the weightof the lead.

4 Recycle lead parts with a metals orbattery recycler.

Mercury SwitchesMercury is a highly toxic metal often

found in the hood or trunk light switches ofolder vehicles. Once released into theenvironment, mercury cannot be eliminated.4 Remove all mercury switches from the

vehicle as soon as possible.4 Be careful not to break or puncture the

mercury container during removal.4 Store mercury switches in a leak-proof,

closed container. Store in a way that willprevent the capsules from breaking.

4 Recycle mercury switches with alicensed metals recycler that reclaimsmercury.

Wastewater ManagementWastewater is water that has been used

for a purpose such as engine cleaning andwill be disposed of. All process wastewatershould go to a sanitary sewer and not to anyother type of drain. Check with your localsewage plant for information on dischargelimits and to obtain a discharge permit ifrequired or to find out where your drainslead. Fact sheets are available from Ecologyfor more information: �Floor Drains andGenerator Liability,� �Process Waste WaterDisposal Associated with Vehicle Mainte-nance,� �So, You Have This Floor Sump...,��Wastewater Discharge Permits in Washing-ton State� and �Water Quality in WashingtonState.�4 Use either an on-site capture and reuse

system for wastewater or have a connec-tion to a city sewer and wastewatertreatment facility with the properpermitting.

4 Floor cleaning waste water may becontaminated with heavy metals andgrease that need to be treated beforedischarging to the sewer. If not contami-nated, the water may go to an oil/waterseparator (or other type of appropriatesystem) and then the sanitary sewer.

4 Recycle floor mop water into cabinetwashers.

4 Steam cleaning, pressure washing andspray cabinet wastewater should go to anoil/water separator (or other type ofappropriate system) and then the sanitarysewer.


Wastewater Management (cont.)4 Recirculate and reuse water until

unusable.4 Evaporate cabinet washer water to

reduce its volume.4 Keep floors clean to begin with. Catch

leaks before they hit the floor.

Sump SludgesSludges from your sump or oil/water

separator may be hazardous waste. You willneed to test sludge at a professional labora-tory to determine if it is hazardous, or savetesting costs and assume the waste ishazardous and manage it accordingly.4 If sludge tests as a hazardous waste,

send it to a hazardous waste manage-ment facility.

4 Do not put hazardous sludge in thedumpster or on the ground.

4 Do not use a septic tank pumpingservice to remove this sludge. There isno legal, environmentally safe way forthese services to dispose of the waste ifit is hazardous.

Air Emissions, Toxic Air Pollutants,and VOCs (Volatile OrganicCompounds)

These emissions may result fromrunning engines, the volatilization of gasolineand solvents, CFCs from air conditioningunits, airborne substances from spray cans orcutting and welding when dismantling andcleaning. A permit from your state or localcounty or city air program may be necessaryif you generate hazardous, toxic or odorousair emissions.4 Try to control hazardous emissions at the

source: keep drums, containers andwashers covered and turned off when notin use.

4 To minimize risk from CFCs, EPAapproved equipment must be used onlyby a certified technician.

4 Do not air dry solvent-soaked towels orparts.

4 Label everything down to the smallestbottle!!!!!!

Prevent and Suppress DustListed below are some techniques to

prevent and suppress dust.4 Vegetate or mulch areas that don�t

receive traffic.4 Apply gravel or rock, or pave areas.4 Clear vegetation only from areas you will

be working in immediately.4 Construct natural or artificial wind

breaks or wind screens.4 Apply water to reduce emissions from

temporary sources.4 Surface apply chemical suppressants to

non-traveled areas. Used oil cannot beused for this purpose.

4 Lower speed limits on roads.4 Cover piles to protect from wind.

Ecology has a very informative Focussheet entitled �Techniques for Dust Preven-tion and Suppression.� Call today and requestit!


Spray CansIf you throw out partially empty spray

cans of products like brake cleaner or carbcleaner, they are typically regulated ashazardous waste because they containignitable, chlorinated solvents.4 Use the entire spray can before starting

another.4 If a spray can malfunctions, handle as a

hazardous waste or consider returning itto your supplier.

4 Use refillable spray cans that do not mistthe spray. Consider phasing out spraycans.

TiresMore than 50% of the nation�s rubber

supply is used to make tires. About 242million tires are scrapped in the United Stateseach year. Up to 80% of tires are nowretreaded, recycled, or used as fuel. Tireproducts include:4 Fuel for combustion at power plants, tire

plants, cement plants, pulp and papermills, and more.

4 Whole tires are used as breakwaters,playground equipment, erosion control,highway crash barriers, tires for lowspeed non-road farm equipment, stockfeeders, and as cover weights.

4 Crumb rubber for use as pavement/floormats, vehicle mud guards, adhesives,playground gravel substitute, sludgecomposting, split tire products, backfill,landfill leachate collection systems anddaily cell cover, septic-system leachfields, filler in new tires, sports surfaces,railroad crossings, and belt covers.

Illegally dumped tires or tire piles canpose health hazards by providing a breedingground for mosquito infestation and thepotential for fires. In landfills, tires take up alarge amount of space, harbor rodents, andcollect gases.4 Store waste tires in a sunny area to allow

evaporation of standing water and to killheat-intolerant mosquito larvae.

4 Find out about tire storage requirementsin your area.

4 Transport stored waste tires regularly toprevent large accumulations.

4 Find out about recycling opportunities inyour area.

Windshield Washing FluidAlthough window washing fluid is

mainly alcohol, water and detergent, it maycontain small amounts of antifreeze.4 Reuse window washing fluid in recy-

cling facility or employee vehicles.4 Sell or give away reclaimed window

washing fluid to customers.4 Store window washing fluid in covered

containers on a curbed, impermeable,concrete surface with spill controls.

4 Label containers properly.4 Do not pour window washing fluid down

sanitary sewer, storm water sewers orseptic drains.

Air BagsMost new cars come equipped with air

bags. The propellant used in air bags issodium azide, a hazardous substance which isdangerous if inhaled and may burn exposedskin.4 Leave deployed air bag units in vehicles.

(Air bags that have been deployed do notpose a risk to human health or theenvironment.)

4 Remove all unused air bag units whenvehicles enter the facility.

4 Store undeployed air bag units indoors,protected from the weather until they canbe resold.

Auto FluffAfter vehicles have been drained and

dismantled, the bodies to be salvaged areshredded. Then, metal pieces are magneti-cally picked from the shreddings. Theresidue after picking is called �fluff�. Autofluff has been known to contain high levels ofcadmium, chromium, lead, and PCBs if fluidsare not totally drained from the vehicle whenthe vehicle is crushed.4 Make sure that all fluids are drained from

vehicles before crushing.


Shop Towels4 Try not to use disposable towels. Cloth

towels can be cleaned and reused.4 When possible use non-chlorinated

cleaning compounds.4 Do not throw dirty towels into the

dumpster. Use an industrial laundryservice.

4 Do not saturate towels. If you do, wringthem out and reuse the liquid.

4 Keep waste shop towels in a closed,fireproof container labeled �Used shoptowels only�.

Auto Body Shop WastesIf your vehicle recycling facility also

does auto body work, you need to considerthose waste streams associated with bodywork and painting. Contact Ecology for acopy of �A Guide for Autobody Shops.�

PlasticsRecycling of plastics saves 90% of the

energy over its primary production energyuse. Unfortunately, plastics are made ofmany different materials which are notcompatible with each other and cannot berecycled to high value products as mixedplastics. For successful recycling, materialsmust be separated in their pure form. Todate, there is no real market for plasticsrecovered from used automobiles. Industryis trying to incorporate recyclability at thedesign stage thereby creating eventualmarkets.4 Check with your local recycling firm for

plastic recycling options.

GlassAutomotive windshield glass is

typically manufactured with two layers ofglass and a sheet of PVC membrane inbetween. Because of this layering, recyclingoptions for automotive windshield glass arelimited. In addition, automotive glass has adifferent chemical composition fromcontainer glass. Automotive glass can berecycled into construction aggregate or othersecondary markets if the PVC film can becompletely removed. For more information,call the Clean Air Washington Center at 206-389-2808.

AsbestosUnder the Toxic Substances Control Act

(TSCA) asbestos, if airborne, has beendeclared hazardous to human health. Brakeshoes and clutches are not typically removedfor reuse in vehicle recycling and are crushedwith the vehicle. This may pose a significantproblem at the shredder site where fineasbestos particles become airborne. Humanhealth may also be impacted during theirtransportation to the landfill.

If you do remove brake shoes andclutches at your business, you have thepotential to be exposed to asbestos dust.When these parts are removed from a vehicle,some dust can generally be seen. There arealso many very small dust particles thatcannot be seen with the naked eye.

These invisible particles may beasbestos or other brake lining material.Asbestos is only one of many materials usedin brake linings today.

Until the use of asbestos products isphased out, the best way of limiting exposureand health damage to workers is to use propercontrols, containing brake dust and preventingits release in the air.4 Do not clean brakes or clutches with air

hoses, dry brushes, wet brushes, rags,garden hose, liquid squirt bottles, solventspray or ordinary shop vacs.

4 If you clean brakes or clutch assemblies,do use a special �HEPA� filter vacuumcleaner.

4 If you remove brake shoes or clutches,using specially designed low pressurespray equipment that wets down brake orclutch dust and properly catches the run-off, this may prevent some asbestos frombeing released in the garage.

4 Dispose of asbestos waste according toFederal and local regulations. Call yournearest regional Ecology Air Programoffice for further information.

4 Asbestos waste should be placed in aheavy plastic bag, double tied, and storedin a leak proof, airtight container desig-nated for asbestos waste.

4 Do not eat, smoke or drink in asbestoswork areas.

4 Wash thoroughly before eating or goinghome.


4 Change into clean clothes before goinghome. Do not take work clothing home.Asbestos particles can become embeddedin clothing and carried home.

Contaminated SoilAt some facilities, soil has become

contaminated by past or ongoing vehiclehandling practices. The severity of thecontamination will depend on such factors asthe toxicity of the pollutant, total cumulativefluid loss to the ground and spill cleanupprocedures.4 Prevent spills before they happen.4 If a spill does occur, assess the potential

for ground water contamination.4 Collect the soil in appropriate containers

and store the containers on a covered,impermeable containment area until it canbe cleaned or transported to a wastetreatment facility.

4 Cover any remaining contaminated soilwith a plastic cover to prevent contactwith rainwater.

4 Divert stormwater around the coveredcontaminated soil to prevent contamina-tion of the stormwater.

Empty ContainersAn empty container is one that has had

all contents removed by normal practicalmeans, such as inverting and draining,shaking, scraping or scooping. After all thesemethods have been utilized, the container isconsidered empty when:4 No more than 1 inch or 3% of the

container volume remains for smallcontainers less than 110 gallons.

4 No more than 0.3% of the containervolume remains for containers greaterthan 110 gallons.

4 Compressed gas pressure inside thecontainer is equal, or nearly equal toatmospheric pressure.

4 Store empty containers in an area pro-tected from the weather.

4 Make sure all containers are covered,bungs are tightly in place, all labels areremoved and the container is marked�EMPTY.� Include the name of the lastproduct stored in the container and thedate it was emptied.

4 If you are not going to reuse the emptycontainers on-site, recycle them ifpossible.

Containers of acutely hazardous waste,toxic extremely hazardous waste or pesti-cides marked with danger or warning labels,must be rinsed at least 3 times with water orsolvent, depending on the original contents.Reuse or properly dispose of the rinse water.

Refer to Ecology Fact Sheet #96-431�Safe Handling of Empty Containers.�

Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDSs)

A material safety data sheet shouldcome with each of the chemical products youpurchase from a manufacturer or vendor.They are used to relay chemical hazardinformation. As a business, you are requiredto keep MSDSs for all products available toemployees. The ability to scan through anMSDS and pick out the following informa-tion is important. MSDSs are valuablebecause they describe:4 the physical and chemical properties of

the hazardous substances contained inthe product

4 spill cleanup instructions4 health hazards and appropriate first aid4 fire and explosion hazards4 proper management and disposal

practicesAn MSDS file should be maintained at

the workplace. It should be located so that allemployees have easy access. If you keepMSDSs on file in a computer, a hard copyshould also be available in the event of acomputer failure or loss of electrical power.

Indicate to your employees how andwhere your MSDSs are to be located and anyaccess procedures necessary. Assign some-one the responsibility to obtain, maintain andupdate MSDS information.


TestingSometimes sending a sample of waste

to a laboratory for analysis is the only wayto determine if the waste is hazardous.Important tests for vehicle recyclers mayinclude pH, volatile organics, total petro-leum hydrocarbons and heavy metals. Ifyou test a waste once, and continue to usethe same industrial process, you may applythose test results when designating futurebatches of the same waste. If you need totest, request Ecology�s Hazardous WasteServices Directory for help in locating alaboratory.

Solvents for Cleaning PartsHere are some low tech ideas for

reducing solvent-based parts washingwaste:Equipment Management4 Switch to a recirculating spray cabinet

for cleaning parts instead of usingsolvent.

4 Negotiate your service contracts sothat solvent change outs fit your useschedule, especially if you haveseasonal fluctuations.

4 Segregate cleaning into two stages,each having a dedicated washing unit.Two units extend the usefulness of thesolvent.

4 Use parts washers equipped with filtersand other separation and treatmentoptions that will keep the solventcleaner longer. Add-on accessories areavailable.

4 Consider an on-site distillation unit torecycle spent solvent.

Equipment Operation4 Think about when parts need cleaning

and when they do not. Each use of aparts washing unit increases contami-nation of the cleaner and shortens thecleaner�s useful life. If only interiorsurfaces need to be cleaned, avoidcleaning the exterior. Remove cakedon grease and oil from parts with ascraper or knife before washing toreduce cleaning time and water used.

4 Clean carefully (no splashing ordragging) and use drain racks to savesolvent and clean up labor.

4 Cover and turn off circulating sinks toprevent evaporation.

4 Appearance is not always a goodindicator of the solvent�s ability toclean. Monitoring change out sched-ules and filtering helps to extend theuseful life of the cleaner.

Inventory Management4 Limit access to supplies to prevent

waste. Use a computer to track partsand wastes. Do not over order supplies.Use only what you need.

4 Consider the convenience of using acentral cleaning station. Weigh indi-vidual stations against their potentialfor accidents and exposure, and wastegeneration versus convenience andefficiency.

These low tech, low cost ideas can beapplied to other vehicle recycling pro-cesses as well.

Waste Handling, Storage andDisposal Practices

It is recommended that waste streamsnot be mixed. Mixing means fewer recy-cling opportunities or reuse options andmore expensive management costs. Mix-ing wastes might even cause a chemicalreaction that could produce an explosion ortoxic gases. Also, please remember -Label, Label, Label!


A Quick Look at the Waste StreamsWaste Best Handling Method

Air bag cartridges Sell, dispose of properly.

Antifreeze Reuse, recycle on-site or off-site.

Batteries Recycle; avoid storing for more than 6 months.

Brake fluid Collect in a separate container, and dispose through ahazardous waste company.

Empty containers Reuse on-site after all free product has been removed andthe container cleaned. Recycle larger metal containers suchas drums. Check with local solid waste landfill to see if theyaccept empty containers.

Freon (CFC) Recover using certified recycling equipment and recycleon-site or send off-site.

Parts washer solvent Recycle through service provider or dispose as hazardouswaste. Extend change-out time until solvent is unusable.

Shop towels Use a commercial service that provides laundered clothtowels.

Solvents Dispose of as hazardous waste.

Sump sludge Sump sludge should be tested to determine if it is a hazard-ous waste due to heavy metal or solvent content. If testsshow it is hazardous, send it to a hazardous waste manage-ment facility, or save testing costs and treat as hazardouswaste.

Tires Recycle when possible, sell, dispose of.

Transmission filter Drain fluid, recycle through scrap metal dealer.

Transmission fluid Recycle.

Used oils Recycle.

Used oil filters Drain oil, recycle filter through scrap metal dealer.

Waste fuel Dispose of through a hazardous waste company.

Window cleaner Reuse, sell.


Best Management Practices for Vehicle Recyclers

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Identifying wastes:

A hazardous waste is a solid, liquid or gaseous material with certain properties thatcould cause injury or death to a person, or could damage and pollute land, air, surfacewater or groundwater. Some wastes are specifically listed in the Dangerous WasteRegulations as hazardous. Others wastes may be regulated because they exhibit certaincharacteristics (ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity) or because they are wastemixtures which meet the criteria of toxicity or persistence.

Major Category Hazardous Waste Type Vehicle Recycler Examples

Listed Wastes Discarded Chemical Products are Pesticidesunused, discarded, pure substances that Unrinsed containershave only one active ingredient. (Discarded chemicals may not

be generated by vehicle recyclers)

Dangerous Waste Sources are hazardous Chlorinated Solventswastes from specific industry sources such Contaminated Oilas plating, and generic activities(such as degreasing) and are listed in theDangerous Waste Sources List.

Characteristic Wastes Ignitable waste is capable of causing Spent solventsa fire. Has a flash point of less than 140 Solvent still bottomsdegrees Fahrenheit.

Corrosive material is so strong it can Acid from lead-acid batteriesdissolve metals and burn skin and eyes. Acids/BasesHas a pH of 2 or less or 12.5 or greater.

Reactive material will become unstable Not typically generated by(burn, explode, give off vapors) if mixed vehicle recyclerswith air, water, heat or other materials.

Toxicity Characteristics (TCLP) material Spray cabinet wash wateris toxic if the waste is tested by a qualified (possible)lab using the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching SludgesProcedure (TCLP) and generates a Heavy metalspositive result.

Criteria Wastes Toxic wastes contain chemical constituents Waste antifreezethat are toxic to fish and other animals. Oil and transmission fluid

Brake fluid (possible)

Persistent wastes can be any chemicals Solvents with the word �chlor�that start with chloro, fluoro, or bromo. as part of the main ingredientsPlease refer to the list in the Dangerous Used oilWaste Regulations. Metal cutting oil

Methylene chloride


If you generate: Then your size is:

220 pounds or less per month SQG(less than 1/2 of a 55 gallon drum) (Conditionally Exempt Small Quantityof hazardous waste or less than Generator)2.2 pounds of acutely hazardous waste*

More than 220 pounds but less MQGthan 2200 pounds per month (Medium Quantity Generator)(about 1/2 to 4 drums) of hazardous waste

2200 pounds or more per month LQG(about 4 drums or more) of hazardous (Large Quantity Generator)waste or 2.2 pounds of acutelyhazardous waste

Small Quantity Generator (SQG):1. Identify hazardous wastes and keep

track of how much you generate oraccumulate each month.

2. Manage your waste in a way that doesnot pose a threat to human health orthe environment.

3. Ensure that your wastes are treated,recycled, reused, or disposed ofproperly.

4. If you have a generator RCRA Identifi-cation Number, remember to file yourannual Dangerous Waste Report withEcology by March 1 of each year.

Regulated Generator (MQG or LQG):1. Identify your hazardous wastes.2. Obtain a RCRA Identification Number.3. File your annual Dangerous Waste

Report with Ecology by March 1 ofeach year.

4. Perform preventative maintenance -maintain an alarm system for emergen-cies, have a spill clean up plan, havefire control equipment and clean upequipment on hand, maintain allemergency equipment, inspect andmaintain containers, have a fireinspection once per year.

5. Properly accumulate hazardous waste- make sure your secondary contain-ment is capable of holding all leaks.

6. Plan for emergencies - have an emer-gency coordinator, post emergencyinformation, report spills and trainemployees. LQGs have a written trainingplan and a written contingency plan.

7. Use proper containers and managethem correctly - store ignitable wasteusing approved containers, keep incom-patible wastes separated, use leak proofand covered containers, inspect contain-ers weekly, maintain 30" of aisle spacebetween container rows and label.

8. Arrange for proper transportation anddisposal:LQGs must transport and dispose ofhazardous wastes within 90 days of thestart date noted on the container accu-mulation label.MQGs must transport and dispose ofhazardous wastes within 180 days ofthe start date noted on the containeraccumulation label.SQGs have no time limit past the startdate noted on the container accumula-tion label. Accumulation time limitsstart when waste is first generated.

9. Manifest shipments of hazardouswaste.

10. Keep records of hazardous wasteactivities - keep results of laboratorytests, keep copies of annual reports,manifests, and all records for at least 5years.

*Extremely Hazardous waste and Acute Hazardouswaste pose a greater threat to the environment andhuman health than Dangerous waste. ExtremelyHazardous waste is restricted from land disposal andmay have a Quantity Exclusion Limit (QEL) of 2.2pounds instead of 220 pounds. Acute Hazardouswaste also has a 2.2 pound QEL. Most businessesgenerate Dangerous waste and not ExtremelyHazardous waste, but pesticide applicators andgenerators discarding products with poison labelsshould pay special attention to this category.

Determining Generator Status


Plan For Emergencies

● Designate an emergency coordinator4 at all times there should be at least one employee on the premises or on call, who is responsible

for coordinating all emergency response measures. It is also a good idea to have at least one back-upemergency coordinator.

● Make sure the emergency coordinator is familiar with the:4 operations and activities at your site.4 location and hazardous properties of all the wastes that you handle.4 location of all records.4 layout of your facility (inside and outside).4 agreements you have made with state or local authorities and outside emergency response contractors

for their assistance.● Prepare and post near all phones and intercoms an emergency directory containing:

4 the name and telephone number of the emergency coordinator and his or her backups,4 a description and the location of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, spill control materials

and alarm system, and4 the telephone number of the fire department, unless you have a direct alarm.

● Educate your employees on the proper waste handling and emergency procedures that are relevantto their job responsibilities.

● If you generate per month, or accumulate at any time, more than 2,200 pounds of hazardouswaste, or 2.2 pounds of certain pesticides or poisons, you must also comply with the followingtraining requirements, prepare a written contingency plan and develop emergency procedures asoutlined below:

Additional Training Requirements for Generators of 2,200 Pounds or More: Include the following topicsin your training program:

4 The capabilities and proper use of emergency equipment including communication and alarm systems.4 How to respond to fires, explosions, spills, releases to air, and groundwater contamination incidents

.4 Procedures for using, inspecting, repairing and replacing your emergency and any monitoring equip-

ment.4 The details of any automatic waste feed cut-off systems. Steps for the shut-down of operations.

Provide annual refresher training for employees. Prepare and follow a written training plan which in-cludes:

4 A listing of the job title, job description and name of the employee in each position that handles orrelates to hazardous waste management in your business .

4 A written description of the type and amount of both introductory and refresher training you require foreach position.

4 Records documenting that your employees have received and completed required training.

Written Contingency PlansYour written contingency plan should include the following:

4 A description of actions employees will take in an emergency.4 A description of any arrangements you have made with local police, fire departments, hospitals,

contrac-tors and state or local emergency response teams and the appropriate telephone numbers.4 Your emergency directory, with the emergency coordinator and his or her backups clearly identified.4 An up to date list and location of emergency equipment on the premises such as fire extinguishers, spill

control materials and alarm system.4 An evacuation plan for your employees that describes evacuation routes, alternate routes, and the signal

you will use to begin evacuation.


Required Emergency Procedures

For Generators of less that 2,200 pounds per month For Generators of 2,200 pounds or more per month

During an emergency, the Emergency During an emergency, the Emergency CoordinatorCoordinator must: must:

● In the event of a fire, call the fire department or ● Activate internal alarms to notify employees.attempt to extinguish the fire. ● Call state or local agencies if their help is needed

● In the event of a spill, contain the flow of the ● Identify the released material�s character (is itspill as much as possible, cleanup the waste and flammable?), exact source, amount and the areaany contaminated material, and call the nearest it covers.Ecology regional office. ● Assess the possible hazards to human health

● If a fire, explosion or other release could and the environment.threaten human health outside your business ● Call local authorities if evacuation of local areasor reach streams, lakes or groundwater, may be advisable.call the nearest Ecology regional office and the ● Call the nearest Ecology regional office and theNational Response Center (1-800-424-8802) National Response Center (1-800-424-8802) andwith the following information: give them the following information:

1. Your name, address and RCRA 1. Name and telephone number of the caller.Identification Number. 2. Name and address of the business or organization.

2. Date, time and type of incident. 3. Time and type of hazardous waste incident.3. Amount and type of hazardous waste involved 4. Name and amount of the material involved.

in the incident. 5. Extent of any injuries.4. Extent of any injuries. 6. Possible hazards to human health or the environ-5. Estimate the amount of recovered materials ment beyond your property.

and how you have managed these wastes.● Take steps to control the incident such as stop-

ping equipment, removing or isolating containersand collecting any released material.

● If appropriate, monitor leaks, pressure buildup,gas generation or ruptures while you�re han-dling the incident.

● Immediately after the emergency:4 Properly manage the recovered waste and

contaminated materials (soil, water, rags,clothing).

4 Make sure that emergency equipment is cleanedand fit for the next use.

● Call the nearest Ecology regional office and appro-priate local authorities before resuming operationsin the affected area of your business.

* Make sure that you are not generating any more hazardous waste than you absolutely must. Businessesthat generate less than 220 pounds per month do not have to comply with the emergency planning require-ments listed here (although it is a very good idea to utilize these safety practices anyway).


Spills

Be Prepared � Spill Control

Spill Control Equipment4 Fire extinguishers are required in all vehicle recycling buildings. They should also be kept where any

cutting torches are used and in yard vehicles.4 Safety equipment for employees should include rubber or latex gloves and safety glasses.4 Industrial spill clean-up products or absorbent material for soaking up oils and solvents such as rags,

towels, pads, booms and organic absorbents (peat, corn cobs, cellulose fiber, sawdust, wood chips, riceand cotton seed hulls, granular clay, and lime for battery acid).

4 Brooms, shovels and dust pans to pick up clean-up materials.4 Containers to hold spill waste: drip pans, pails, drums.

Spill Prevention4 Confine inspection, draining and dismantling of vehicles to one area.4 Drain vehicles, parts, and cores as soon as possible after vehicles come in.4 Dismantle vehicles, parts and cores on a curbed, impermeable, concrete surface with drip pans and

absorbent materials.4 Plug all hoses after draining.4 Place all fluids in proper storage containers immediately after draining.4 Store vehicles, parts and cores with proper spill containment.4 Secondary spill containment efforts must be large enough to contain the maximum volume of fluid that

could be spilled from the largest container in the area.4 Clean up small spills right away. Use the smallest amount of absorbent possible or drain into a sump or

oil/ water separator.4 Dispose of used absorbents properly - launder, burn for energy recovery, or test and properly manage

either as solid or hazardous waste (per the test results). Store all used absorbents in closed, covered leak-proof containers.

4 Store all waste fluids in closed containers to prevent spills. Close tightly to prevent evaporation, andcheck levels daily.

4 Inspect containers regularly for leaks.4 Develop a maintenance plan for all facility equipment, such as crushers, forklifts and hydraulic lifts.

Keep them well maintained, free of leaks and problems.4 Clean crusher regularly by wiping off accumulated grease and oil - this prevents runoff.4 Do not crush vehicles on unprotected ground.

Spill Clean Up4 Clean up spills right away.4 Report petroleum and fuel spills of 5 or more gallons, and any other chemical spill (including lead-acid

batteries) to the nearest Ecology Regional Office.4 Organic absorbents that contain hazardous wastes cannot be recycled or burned on site.4 Keep spill control equipment/absorbent materials in a central location, accessible to all employees.4 Train all employees to quickly respond to different kinds of spills.


Spills and Leaks Reporting

To Report a Spill or Leak Call:

1-800-258-5990 State Emergency Management Division 24-Hour Spill Number

Report: Reportable Quantity:Uncontained spills of toxic, flammable, Determine whether human health or the environmentcorrosive, and otherwise dangerous are threatened. Clean up the spill if you are equipped tochemicals or spills or discharges of handle it safely. If uncertain, stop and contain the spill,environmentally damaging then request assistance from your nearest regionalmaterials to water. Ecology office.

Who is required to report?EVERY PERSON who has any substance or material under their control, including:

4 Individuals, partnerships, companies, corporations.4 Government subdivisions, including officers of these entities.4 Owners of substances being stored or transported by another company.4 Property owners who discover contamination.4 Contractors that are in physical control of a discharged substance.

Know Your Facility:Materials Stored. Understand the characteristics, behaviors and safety precautions associated with the material.The Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by the manufacturer or supplier should provide this informa-tion.Material Management. Review how your company stores and handles its chemicals. Inspect the dispensingequipment and containment construction to prevent accidents from happening.Planning. Does your company have a written Contingency Plan or similar document? If your company does nothave one perhaps they should draft one to assist employees in planning for a spill.Exercises. Conduct table top exercises to see if your company response plan works as planned. Improve andreview the company plan with company personnel. Check telephone numbers and ensure the plan contains usefuland accurate information.

If a Spill Occurs:Follow these Basic Steps:1. Observe the safety precautions associated with the material spilled.2. Stop the source of the spill if possible.3. Call your local fire and/or police departments if fire or public safety hazards are created.4. Contain the spilled material. Dirt, sand or any semi-impermeable material may be used to create a contain-

ment structure to prevent material from moving.5. Report the spill. For the number of the nearest Ecology regional office refer to the map on the inside cover.

State Emergency Management Division 24-Hour Spill Number 1-800-258-59906. Recover the spilled substance while observing safety precautions. Professional contractors may need to be

hired if large quantities or dangerous substances are involved or if long term cleanup and investigation isrequired.

Also:4 Comply with storage time, quantity, and handling requirements for containers and tanks.4 Obtain a storage, treatment, or disposal permit if you store, treat or dispose of your hazardous waste on

site in a manner requiring a permit.4 Take adequate precautions to prevent accidents, and be prepared to handle them properly in the event

that they do occur.


Hazardous Waste Disposal

The following is a partial list of Hazardous Waste Disposal and Recycling Companies. These are examples,not recommendations. For additional companies see Ecology�s Hazardous Waste Services Directory, theEnvironmental Services Directory, your county�s Hazardous Waste Disposal Guide, or your local phonebook.

ANTIFREEZE RECYCLING: (equipment and/or services)

Big Sky Industrial Philip Environmental9711 W. Euclid Road 955 Powell Ave SWSpokane, WA 99204 Renton, WA 98005Phone: (509) 624-4949 Phone: (425) 227-0311FAX#: (509) 624-0099 FAX#: (425) 227-6191

http://www.cnw.com or philipenv.comCleanCare (Spokane)1815 S. Lewis CleanCare (Federal Way)Spokane, WA 99212 P.O. Box 4100Phone: (509) 456-6860 Federal Way, WA 98063

Toll Free: (800) 282-8128Envirotech Systems, Inc. FAX#: (253) 383-872418820 Aurora Ave. N. #201Seattle, WA 98133 Safety Kleen (Lynnwood)Phone: (206) 363-9000 6303-212th St. SWFAX#: (206) 546-1920 Lynnwood, WA 98036Toll Free: 1-800-922-9395 Phone: (425) 775-7030

Van Waters and Rogers, Inc. Van Waters and Rogers, Inc.PO Box 3541 or E. 4515 WisconsinTerminal Annex Spokane, WA 99220Seattle, WA 98124 Phone: (509) 534-0405Phone: (206) 872-5000FAX#: (206) 872-5041

Safety Kleen (Spokane)E. 9516 MontgomerySpokane, WA 99206Phone: (509) 928-8353

BATTERY RECYCLING:

Allied Battery Co., Inc. Interstate BatterySystem1031-6th Ave. S of SpokaneSeattle, WA 98114 E. 6110 BroadwayPhone: (206) 624-4141 Spokane, WA 99212FAX#: (206) 624-1573 Phone: (509) 534-0676

Interstate Batteries Interstate Batteries727-134th St. SW 3480 Martin WayEverett, WA 98204 Olympia, WA 98506Phone: (425) 743-7677 Phone: (360) 438-2747FAX#: (425) 742-1739

Standard Batteries of SpokaneInterstate Battery System of Yakima N. 601 Napa1325B S. 1st. Street Spokane, WA 99202Yakima, WA 98901 Phone: (509) 534-7879Phone: (509) 457-3640


OIL AND OIL FILTER RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL:

Philip Environmental Inc. Philip Environmental Inc.1100 Oaksdale Ave. or PO Box 229Renton, WA 98055 Washougal, WA 98671Phone: (425) 227-0311 Phone: (360) 835-8743FAX#: (425) 227-6187 FAX#: (360) 835-8872http://www.cnw.com or philipenv.com

CleanCare Corp.C. Frost Company, Inc. P.O. Box 410013649 NE 126th Pl, Suite 202 Federal Way, WA 98063Kirkland, WA 98034 Phone: (253) 627-3925Phone: (206) 820-1900 FAX#: (253) 383-8724

Toll Free: 1-800-282-8128Big Sky Industrial9711 W. Euclid Road First RecoverySpokane, WA 99204 PO Box 875Phone: (509) 624-4949 Enumclaw, WA 98022FAX#: (509) 624-0099 Toll Free: 1-800-545-3520

FAX#: (206) 813-5663Safety Kleen Corp.E. 9516 Montgomery Petroleum ReclaimingSpokane, WA 99206 Services, Inc.Phone: (509) 928-8353 3003 Taylor Way

Tacoma, WA 98421Safety Kleen Corp. Phone: (253) 926-07176303-212th St. SWLynnwood, WA 98036 CleanCare Corp.Phone: (425) 775-7030 1815 S. Lewis

Spokane, WA 99212Phone: (509) 456-6860

REFRIGERANTS (recycling, recovery, and reclamation equipment and services)

B.R. Engelking Co., Inc. Philip EnvironmentalACR Training PO Box 22923024 Brier Rd. Washougal, WA 98671Brier, WA 98036 Phone: (360) 835-8743Phone: (206) 778-2510 FAX#: (360) 835-8872

C. Frost Company, Inc. I.M./Thrifty Distribution13649 NE 126th Place PO Box 301337Kirkland, WA 98034 Portland, OR 97220Phone: (206) 820-1900 Toll Free: 1-800-747-0824

Johnson Controls Inc. Total Reclaim, Inc.3003 Northup Way PO Box 24996Bellevue, WA 98004 Seattle, WA 98124Phone: (206) 827-7810 Phone: (206) 343-7443

FAX#: (206) 343-7445


SOLVENT RECYCLING: (equipment and/or services)

Big Sky Industrial CleanCare Corporation9711 W. Euclid Road P.O. Box 4100.Spokane, WA 99204 Federal Way, WA 98063Phone: (509) 624-4949 Toll Free: (800) 282-8128FAX#: (509) 624-0099 FAX#: (253) 383-8724

Philip Environmental Chem-Safe Services, Inc.955 Powell Ave SW PO Box 616Renton, WA 98055 Kittitas, WA 98934Phone: (425) 227-0311 Phone: (509) 968-3973FAX#: (425) 227-6187 FAX#: (509) 968-4680

CleanCare Corp. Inland Technology, Inc.1815 S. Lewis 401 E. 27th St.Spokane, WA 99212 Tacoma, WA 98421Phone: (509) 456-6860 Phone: (253) 383-1177

FAX#: (253) 593-8749Safety Kleen (Spokane)E. 9516 Montgomery Safety Kleen (Lynnwood)Spokane, WA 99206 6303-212th St. SWPhone: (509) 928-8353 Lynnwood, WA 98036

Phone: (425) 775-7030Western ProductsSpokane, WA Sol-Pro Inc.Phone: (509) 448-9715 3401 Lincoln Ave., Suite E

Tacoma, WA 98401Phone: (253) 627-4822FAX#: (253) 627-4997http://www.sol-pro.com

SPILL ASSISTANCE AND CLEANUP MATERIALS: (emergency spill response and equipment)

Advanced Environmental Big Sky IndustrialSolutions, Inc. 9711 W. Euclid Rd.7118 S. 220th Spokane, WA 99204Kent, WA 98032 Phone: (509) 624-4949Toll Free: 1-800-275-3549 FAX#: (509) 624-0099

CleanCare Corp. CleanCare Corp.P.O. Box 4100 or 1815 S. LewisFederal Way, WA 98063 Spokane, WA 99212Toll Free: (800) 282-8128 Phone: (509) 456-6860FAX#: (253) 383-8724

Safety KleenFoss Environmental Services E. 9516 Montgomery7440 W. Marginal Way S. Spokane, WA 99206Seattle, WA 98108 Phone: (509) 928-8353Phone: (206) 767-0441


Roar Tech, Inc. Safety & Supply Co.N. 522 Fiske St. 5510 E. Marginal Way S.Spokane, WA 99202 Seattle, WA 98134Phone: (509) 535-6757 Phone: (206) 762-8500FAX#: (509) 534-6759 FAX#: (206) 762-2939Toll Free: 1-800-535-6757

TRANSPORTATION (HAZARDOUS WASTE): (Hazardous waste transporters providing UniformHazardous Waste Manifest assistance)

Big Sky Industrial Chem-Safe Services9711 W. Euclid Road PO Box 616Spokane, WA 99204 Kittitas, WA 98934Phone: (509) 624-4949 Phone: (509) 968-3973FAX#: (509) 624-0099 FAX#: (509) 968-4680

Philip Environmental Philip Environmental955 Powell Ave SW or PO Box 229Renton, WA 98005 Washougal, WA 98671Phone: (425) 227-0311 Phone: (360) 835-8743FAX#: (425) 227-6191 FAX#: (360) 835-8872http://www.cnw.com or philipenv.com

CleanCare Corp. CleanCare Corp.P.O. Box 4100 or 1815 S. LewisFederal Way, WA 98093 Spokane, WA 99212Toll Free: (800) 282-8128 Phone: (509) 456-6860

FAX#: (253) 383-8724Roar Tech, Inc.N 522 Fiske St. Envirotech Systems, Inc.Spokane, WA 99202 18820 Aurora Ave N.Phone: (509) 535-6757 Suite 201FAX#: (509) 534-6759 Seattle, WA 98133Toll Free: 1-800-535-6757 Phone: (206) 363-9000

FAX#: (206) 546-1920Van Waters and Rogers, Inc.PO Box 3541 Van Waters and Rogers, Inc.Terminal Annex or E. 4515 WisconsinSeattle, WA 98124 Spokane, WA 99220Phone: (206) 872-5000 Phone: (509) 534-0405FAX#: (206) 872-5041

Airo Environmental Services, Inc.Safety Kleen Corp. 4110 E. 11th6303- 212th St. SW Tacoma, WALynnwood, WA 98036 Toll Free: 1-800-666-2476Phone: (425) 775-7030


WASTE OILS: (services or contracting)

CleanCare Corp. Roar Tech, Inc.PO Box 940 N. 522 Fiske St.Tacoma, WA 98401 Spokane, WA 99202Phone: (253) 627-3925 Phone: (509) 535-6757Toll Free: 1-800-282-8128 FAX#: (509) 534-6759

Toll Free: 1-800-535-6757Big Sky Industrial9711 W. Euclid Road Safety KleenSpokane, WA 99204 E. 9516 MontgomeryPhone: (509) 624-4949 Spokane, WA 99206FAX#: (509) 624-0099 Phone: (509) 928-8353

NW Recycling Services, Inc. Envirotech Systems Inc.PO Box 1049 18820 Aurora Ave N #201Veradale, WA 99037 Seattle, WA 98133Phone: (509) 921-6821 Toll Free: 1-800-922-9395

Philip Environmental CleanCare Corp.955 Powell Ave. SW 1815 S. LewisRenton, WA 98055 Spokane, WA 99212Toll Free: 1-800-228-7872 Phone: (509) 456-6860

Van Waters and Rogers, Inc. Van Waters and Rogers, Inc.PO Box 3541 or E. 4515 WisconsinTerminal Annex Spokane, WA 99220Seattle, WA 98124 Phone: (509) 534-0405Phone: (206) 872-5000FAX#: (206) 872-5041 Harbor Oil

11535 N Force Ave.Spencer Environmental 98390 Portland, OR 97217PO Box 1321 Phone: (503) 285-4648 - PortlandSumner, WA (509) 926-4255 - SpokaneToll Free: 1-800-286-0896 (509) 544-088 - Tri-CitiesFAX#: (253) 863-3490

SELECTED INTERNET SITES AND HOTLINES

Batelle List of Environmental Internet Siteshttp://www.seattle.battelle.org/services/e&s/moresite.htm

Department of Ecology (WDOE)GreenLink - Auto Compliance Infohttp://www.wa.gov.ecology http://www.ccar-greenlink.org

Environmental Information Center - Chemical Transportation EMERGENCIEShttp://www.igc.apc.org/eic 1-800-424-9300

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Emergency Planning and Right-to-Knowhttp://www.epa/gov 1-800-535-0202

Global Recycling Network - EPA Region 10 Public Information Centerhttp://grn.com/grn/ 1-800-424-4372


SELECTED INTERNET SITES AND HOTLINES (cont.)

Federal Information Center1-800-688-9889

Hazardous Material Identification (MSDS)1-800-631-1884

Lead Exposure (specific inquiries)1-800-262-5323

National Response Center - oil/chemical spill reporting1-800-424-8802

NIOSH - Occupational Safety and Health1-800-356-4674

RCRA (EPA)1-800-424-9346

Solid Waste Assistance Program1-800-677-9424

Waste Treatment Technology and Vendors1-800-245-4505

Wastewater Treatment/Water Quality1-800-624-8301

HOT LINES - Washington StateEmergency Reporting1-800-258-5990

Hazardous Substances1-800-633-7585

IMEX Industrial Materials Exchange1-888-879-4639

Recycling1-800-732-9253

Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment (WDOE)1-800-633-6193

Worker Right-to-Know1-800-423-7233

SPILL REPORTING - 24 HOUR NUMBERSNational Response Center Washington State Department of Ecology1-800-424-8802 Central Region: 1-509-575-2490

Eastern Region: 1-509-456-2926Regional Response Team Northwest Region: 1-425-649-70001-800-424-8802 Southwest Region: 1-360-407-6300


Index

A

Air Bags 9

Air Emissions 8

Antifreeze 6

Asbestos 10

Auto Body Shop Wastes 10

Auto Fluff 9

B

Best Management Practices Summary Table 14

Brake Fluid 5

C

Contaminated Soil 11

D

Determining Generator Status 16

Dust Suppression 8

E

Empty Containers 11

F

Fuel and Fuel Filters 6

G

Glass 10

H

Hazardous Waste Disposal 21-26

I

Incoming Cars 2

Identifying Wastes 15

Internet Sites 25

Introduction 1

L

Lead Acid Batteries 7

Lead Parts 8

List of Common Wastes that may be Generated 4

M

Mercury Switches 7

MSDSs 11


P

Plan For Emergencies 17

Plastics 10

R

Refrigerant 6

Required Emergency Procedures 18

S

Shop Towels 10

Spills 19

Spills and Leaks 20

Solvents for Cleaning Parts 12

Spray Cans 9

Sump Sludges 8

T

Testing 12

Tires 9

Transmission Filters 5

Transmission Fluid 5

U

Used Oil Burned in Space Heaters 5

Used Oil Filters 5

Used Oils 4

W

Waste Handling, Storage and Disposal 12

Waste Management Summary Table 14

Waste Reduction 3

Wastewater Management 7

What Happens When the Vehicle Gets to the Yard 2

Windshield Washing Fluid 9

Y

You Auto Recycle Facts 2

For additional copies of this document, please contact:

Department of EcologyPublications Distribution Center

P.O. Box 47600Olympia, WA 98504-7600

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The Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basisof race, creed, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disabled veteran�sstatus, Vietnam Era veteran�s status or sexual orientation.

If you have special accommodation needs or require this document in an alternative format, pleasecontact the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program at (360) 407-6700 (voice) or(360) 407-6006 (TDD). Regional TDD numbers are:

CRO (TDD) (509) 454-7673 NWRO (TDD) (425) 649-4259ERO (TDD) (509) 458-2055 SWRO (TDD) (360) 407-6306

Fact Sheets that can be requested from your nearest Ecology regional office:

Emergency Spill Response in Washington StateHazardous Waste Fact Sheets � do�s and don�ts for handling different wastes and how to identify yourwastesHazardous Waste Generator ChecklistGuide for Hazardous Waste GeneratorsGlossary of termsSafe Handling of Empty ContainersSubject index with references and contacts for your hazardous waste questionsServices Directories/Resource Lists to help you find waste haulers, laboratories, recyclers, buyers formaterials, and other services.Solvent Substitute Options � Techniques for Dust Prevention and Suppression, Used Oil DisposalProhibitionsRCRA ID/Generator Number � do you need a number and how to obtain oneDangerous Waste Annual ReportingDangerous Waste Regulations

Other Publications:Shoptalk - A free quarterly publication for hazardous waste generators including articles on local businesses,regulatory changes, surveys, ideas, information and more! Call (360) 407-6719 today to get on the mailing list.Discussion Paper on Used Oil Requirements � includes used oil that is recycled and burned for energy recoveryin a space heater.

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